Keyword: vegetable

Mains, Salads, snack

Crunchy Asian Salad

Summer is on the way and light, fresh foods are my inspiration these days. I crave the lighter fare with the changing season. This Asian Salad is fresh, bright, crunchy and flavourful. A rainbow on your table. The crisp vegetables with a drizzle of peanut dressing is perfect as a […]

Mains, Sides, Vegetable

Sweet and Spicy Eggplant

A sensation on your table, this is a seriously beautiful and delicious dish. The eggplant is sauteed until crispy, smoky and cooked in a rich sweet and spicy savory sauce. This vegan dish is very satisfying, both as a side or a main served over rice or noodles. I ate […]

Mains

Chana Masala (Savoury Chickpeas)

This Chana Masala (Savoury Chickpeas) recipe has loads of flavor and is naturally vegan and gluten free. Loaded with nutrition, chickpeas earn their place as a healthful and key staple of any diet. So easy to make, this classic dish tastes better than take out! This recipe is everything I […]

Appetizers, Mains, Soups

Comforting Pumpkin Soup Vegan

This comforting, vegan Pumpkin Soup is quick, simple and awesomely delicious! It’s quick because it uses canned pumpkin puree and simple because it’s an easy one-pot soup that cooks up in 30 minutes. The pumpkin puree can be made at home by roasting the pumpkin but I was short on […]

Mains, Soups

Vegetable & Tofu Stew

This recipe is exactly what I crave on those chilly Autumn evenings when the air is cool and crisp. A quick, simple, hearty and comforting stew. This Vegetable and Tofu Stew is ready in 1 hour or less and made with simple, fresh and nourishing ingredients. Chunks of extra-firm tofu, […]

Mains, Sides

Green Goddess Pasta

Green Goddess Pasta is a beautiful and delicious dish that’s full of flavor and color thanks to the broccoli and spinach leaves. When you’re craving something comforting and creamy but also healthy, this is it! You will get your dose of greens along with the comfort of a cozy bowl […]

Mains, Sides, Soups

Squash and Split Pea Coconut Soup

This soup, made with squash, split pea lentils and coconut milk is a comforting way to use that hearty Fall bounty. It’s delicious and loaded with savoury depth. Yellow split peas, squash and onions are all simmered together with coconut milk and an assortment of warm, aromatic spices. And it […]

Appetizers, Mains

Vegan Rice Paper Dumplings

Rice paper dumplings and rolls are an obsession now! One day I made fresh Summer Rolls and had lots of rice wrappers left over so I decided to try something slightly different. Crispy on the outside and stuffed with a delicious mixture of chopped vegetables and tofu, these dumplings are […]

Mains

Zucchini Fritters Vegan

Zucchini Fritters are perfectly nutritious, healthy and delicious. Serve them as a snack, in a sandwich/burger or on their own. My version is vegan, gluten-free and loaded with everything good for you! This is a very simple, easy and versatile recipe that is prepared and served in less than 30 […]

Indian, Mains

Succulent New Potatoes with Spinach (Aloo Palak)

Small new potatoes and fresh spinach infused with aromatics spices makes this beautiful vegan dish a dinner staple. Quick and easy to make, this cooks up in less than 30 minutes. The warm spices add an earthy, rustic flavour. I boil the potatoes first before assembling the dish and this […]

Soups

Creamy Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup

This creamy vegan carrot ginger soup is light, refreshing, zesty, tangy and bursting with freshness. Simple, easy, ultra healthy and so delicious.  Made with fresh carrots (or you can use frozen), this soup can be eaten as part of a meal or by itself as a light meal. It so […]

Indian

Roasted Eggplant – Baingan Bharta

The smokey flavour of the roasted eggplant enhanced by the tarty sweetness of the seared cherry tomatoes and caramelized onions makes this dish beyond delicious. My recipe is so easy, everything cooks together at one time in the oven and then assembles to perfection. I am a bit of a […]

Mains

Vegan Zucchini Rolls with Cashew Creme

This is a beautiful and elegant zucchini dish that appears time consuming to prepare but it’s really so easy and quick. It’s gluten free and dairy free and packed with taste. A true feast for the stomach and eyes alike. I used a mandoline to slice the zucchini but you […]

Soups

Healthy and Fresh Spinach Soup

This vegan spinach soup is quick, easy, nutritious, brilliantly green, and absolutely delicious! It is a powerhouse soup made with fresh spinach and veggies and it as nutritious as it is delicious. It comes together in about 30 minutes and makes an ideal light lunch or a silken dinner starter. […]

Mains, Sides

Fried Rice with Vegetables

Fried Rice This is my ‘ Clean the Fridge Friday’ dinner! By the time Friday rolls around, there’s always a bit of this and a bit if that left over in the fridge. The stir-fry rice with veggies is always my opportunity to use all the items in my fridge. […]

Indian

Turmeric Infused Lotus Root

Turmeric Infused Lotus Root Lotus Root are loaded with vitamins, minerals, protein and dietary fiber. Lotus root has a delicate, sweet taste and a crunchy texture. It is usually added to stir-fries, soups, curries, and stews. In soups, it has a softer texture but stays firm. Stir fired it is […]

Salads

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Beautiful ripe red tomatoes roasted with fresh garlic, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper. These little bits of deliciousness can be used with any dish. I make a big batch every week and store them in the fridge for use throughout the […]

Sides, Vegetable

Roasted Zucchini

Zucchini is so versatile, you can use your favourite spices and herbs to make this your own. Perfectly tender crisp and easy oven baked zucchini. Incredibly good and take 10 minutes to prep. This is one of those dishes you’ll want to have in your back pocket for those busy weeknight! I used mango powder which packed this dish with flavour. Mango powder is readily available now but can always be found at your local Indian store.

Sides, Vegetable

Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Thai Curry

A whole head of cauliflower is roasted in the oven and then infused with thai curry coconut milk. A beautiful and delicious way to serve cauliflower. This is an easy recipe that gets some help with some commonly available ingredients. Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Thai Curry Servings Ingredients 1 Head […]

Appetizers, Vegetable

Easy Baba Ganoush

Easy Baba Ganoush This is one of my favourite dips. Typically used as a dip, i also use mine as a spread on sandwiches and bread. Servings Ingredients 1 Medium Eggplant roasted I roasted mine whole in the oven at 350 for one hour3 Tablespoon Lemon Juice One medium lemon […]

Salads, Vegetable

Shredded Brussels Sprouts & Tofu Salad

Shredded Brussels Sprouts & Tofu Salad Servings Ingredients 4 Cups Shredded brussels sprouts1 Large Carrot shredded2 Medium Sweet Potatoes1 Package Firm tofu with the water squeezed out2 Scallions1 Cup Walnuts Optional4 Tablespoon Lemon Juice2 Tablespoon Apple cider vinegar2 Teaspoon Honey or Maple Syrup1 1/2 Teaspoon Himalayan salt (or pink salt)1/2 […]

Sides, Vegetable

Roasted Eggplant

This is a simple and easy dish that can be made in very little time. Eggplant is very versatile and can be prepared in many ways. Look for an eggplant that is light in weight – a heavy eggplant will typically contains many seeds and you want one that contains […]

Indian, Mains, Sides, Vegetable

Sweet & Tangy Butternut Squash

Butternut Squash is one of my favorite vegetables. It’s so versatile, it can be roasted, sautéed, toasted or puréed into a soup. It can also be mashed and used in casseroles, breads, muffins, and pies.

This recipe is the perfect as a side dish with any meal or eaten on it’s own.

Sides

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Thyme

Sweet potatoes are a great alternative to white potatoes packing in much more flavour an fiber.  I use this recipe as either a side dish or store the cooked potatoes in the fridge to through into my salads during the week. The sweetness from the potatoes paired with the flavourful […]

Salads

Farm Fresh Vegetables and Arugula Salad

One of my favorite things on a Saturday morning is going to the farmer’s market and purchasing fresh in-season ingredients to use in this family favorite salad served with a fresh dressing. Farm Fresh Vegetables and Arugula Salad Servings Ingredients 1 red onion chopped1 bell pepper chopped (red, yellow or […]